United States · Canada · Mexico — 11 June to 19 July 2026
Co-hosted by USA · Canada · MexicoThe biggest World Cup in history kicks off in Mexico City
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About the FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026is the 23rd edition of football's biggest tournament and the first to be co-hosted by three nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico. Running from 11 June to 19 July 2026, it is also the first 48-team World Cup, expanding from 32 teams to 48 and growing to 104 matches across 16 host cities.
This hub brings together everything about FIFA 2026 in one place: the full match schedule, all 12 groups, the knockout bracket from the new Round of 32 to the final, profiles of the qualified teams, the host stadiums, complete World Cup history, original predictions, and a dedicated Toronto fan guide. Scores and tables update automatically as the tournament unfolds.
When is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?
The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico across 16 host cities — the first World Cup held in three countries.
How many teams are in the World Cup 2026?
2026 is the first 48-team World Cup, expanded from 32. The teams are drawn into 12 groups of four, playing 104 matches in total.
How does the new 48-team format work?
The top two teams from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to a new Round of 32 knockout stage that leads to the Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
Which cities are hosting the 2026 World Cup?
Eleven US cities (including New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami), three Mexican cities (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey) and two Canadian cities (Toronto and Vancouver) are hosting matches.